Sometimes eating cake just makes everything feel better… right? But there are days you don’t have time to make a cake — so why not do the next best thing and make this Chocolate Mug Cake? This cake in a mug takes less than 5 minutes to make and it’s just as delicious as a regular cake.

Jamielyn Nye’s AMazing cookbook

This awesome, easy Chocolate Mug Cake recipe can be found in Jamielyn Nye’s The I Heart Naptime Cookbook!  (we love her!). This is just one of more than 100 recipes for all families. It also makes a great holiday gift!

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Super Easy Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Butter, cut into small pieces
• 3 1/2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1-2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips
• Whipped Cream
• Sprinkles

Instructions in making Super Easy Chocolate Mug Cake

Step 1

Put milk and butter pieces in a 14-ounce microwavable mug.

Step 2

Put in microwave for 30 seconds to allow the butter to melt.

Step 3

Add sugar & vanilla extract and stir until sugar dissolves.

Step 4

Add flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder and mix with fork.

Step 5

Stir in chocolate chips and microwave on high for 60 seconds or until the toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6

Add toppings like whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or sprinkles.

Looking for other easy dessert recipes?

• Check out our Family Food Live show on 5 Easy Desserts for Fall!
• You have to try this hot chocolate mug cake!
• This zucchini cake recipe is soooo delicious!

Have you tried Jamielyn’s super easy chocolate mug cake recipe? How did it turn out?